Winks was making his eighth senior appearance for Spurs last night and is an emerging talent from the club’s academy.

The central midfielder has been integrated into Mauricio Pochettino’s side this season and made substitute appearances in both the Premier League and Champions League.

He was handed his second consecutive start in the EFL Cup and the fans seem to think he has improved his chances of more regular football.

Winks has been a big player in the club’s youth team in recent years and is now hoping to land a starting role in the first team, but will have to dislodge the likes of Victor Wanyama, Moussa Sissoko, Mousa Dembele and Dier.